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1930s Folklore Interviews Go Online

Read about thousands of interviews with small-town residents preserving folklore traditions that would otherwise die out. Includes link to interviews.
Classroom Material

The Hodag

Learn the history of the Hodag, Rhinelander's mystical menace
Historical Essay

Hodag

Learn more about the fictitious animal that appeared in lumberjack folklore. This article contains links to original documents.
Historical Essay

Paul Bunyan

America's Best-Known Folk Hero
Read about America's best-known folk hero. This article details the extensive folklore tradition surrounding the legacy of Paul Bunyan.

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